Portfolio Communications Manager

USA (Hybrid)

$130K/yr – $160K/yrMid Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Lenovo’s SSG portfolio communications strategy and narrative, translating complex tech into clear stories for diverse audiences.

  • Own cross-functional portfolio communications initiatives and channel choices.
  • Must-have: 10+ years in portfolio/services & solutions communications.
  • Standout: Experience guiding executive visibility and thought leadership in AI, cloud, and enterprise tech.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build and establish Solutions and Services portfolio communications capability and strategy
  • Drive storytelling and narrative development around SSG portfolio
  • Communicate complex technology in clear and concise ways to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Develop portfolio messaging, proactive pitches, presentations, and thought leadership (latter in close alignment with group narratives) for offerings built across SSG
  • Work closely with marketing teams to develop written materials around key offerings launches, including company messaging and statements, communications plans
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Legal, IT/R&D) on coordinated campaigns, events, and product/portfolio/offerings launches
  • Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for all SSG portfolio communications initiatives
  • Direct and monitor agency PR partner, working closely with Zeno in the US and Asia Pacific
  • Create, execute and guide communications strategy for a wide range of launches, announcements, and major product/portfolio communications initiatives to support strategic business objectives
  • Collaborate and strategize closely with General Managers of the SSG offering groups: Digital Workplace Solutions, Hybrid Cloud and AI, Sustainability, Global Product and Solutions
  • Select the best channels for executing portfolio communications strategies ie. press releases, social media, paid media, blogs, and external & internal campaigns and external channels
  • Partner with product and solutions teams to craft narratives that demonstrate Lenovo’s leadership in enabling business outcomes through technology innovation, including AI-powered and cloud-based solutions.
  • Develop clear, engaging content and messaging that highlights how Lenovo’s portfolio - spanning digital workplace, hybrid cloud, AI, and sustainability—delivers measurable customer value.
  • Support executive visibility and thought leadership on emerging technologies and trends through strategic storytelling, media engagement, and event participation.
  • Monitor and anticipate technology and market trends in AI, cloud, and services to inform communications strategies and reinforce Lenovo’s position as a trusted global technology partner.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in portfolio/services & solutions communications

Preferred

  • Strong understanding of hybrid cloud ecosystems, data management, and AI solution architectures, with the ability to translate technical concepts into compelling business narratives.
  • Demonstrated experience in communications for AI-driven products, cloud transformation, or enterprise technology innovation.
  • Familiarity with generative AI trends, ethical AI discussions, sustainability, and how emerging technologies are reshaping IT service delivery.
  • Detail-oriented, fast-learning, strong writing skills
  • Ability to convey complex ideas in a direct and plainspoken way
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Keen interest and knowledge of “New IT” development, from hardware to edge and cloud computing to network and artificial intelligence, including the latest trends and coverage.
  • Proven experience in working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Strong coordination and organization skills, and ability to meet deadlines
  • Self-driven, demonstrating the ability to work independently with minimal direction, as well as the presence and poise to represent the communications function directly to internal stakeholders at all levels of seniority

Benefits

  • The base salary range budgeted for this position is $130,000 to $160,000.
  • Individuals may also be considered for bonuses and/or commissions.
  • Lenovo’s various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com.
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Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub at https://news.lenovo.com/.To learn more about our career opportunities, visit our careers page at http://jobs.lenovo.com/.

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